Description

Introduction to Medication Error

Enhance Patient Safety by Understanding, Identifying, and Preventing Medication-Related Harm

Medication errors are a significant cause of preventable patient harm in healthcare systems worldwide. A Medication Error is defined as any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer. This focused course provides a clear overview of the types, causes, and impacts of medication errors, empowering healthcare professionals with the foundational knowledge to enhance safety protocols and contribute to a culture of error prevention.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define a Medication Error and understand its significance in patient safety.

  • Identify Common Types and Classifications of medication errors across the prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, and administration stages.

  • Recognize Root Causes and Contributing Factors, including system-based and human factors.

  • Understand the Potential Consequences of medication errors for patients, professionals, and healthcare organizations.

  • Apply Key Prevention Strategies such as the "Five Rights" of medication administration and effective communication techniques.

  • Articulate the Importance of a Just Culture in reporting and learning from errors without blame.

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into targeted modules for practical understanding:

  • Module 1: The Scope of the Problem: Defining Medication Errors and Their Impact

  • Module 2: Where and Why Errors Occur: Types, Causes, and Contributing Factors

  • Module 3: Building a Safer System: Prevention Strategies and Reporting Culture

Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for all healthcare professionals involved in the medication management process, including:

  • Doctors, Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists

  • Pharmacy Technicians and Dispensing Staff

  • Nursing Students and Medical Interns

  • Healthcare Administrators and Quality & Safety Officers

  • Any professional working in clinical or community pharmacy settings

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A background in healthcare is beneficial.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Focused eLearning: Complete the 0.5 hours (30 minutes) of essential content efficiently.

  • Practical Scenarios: Learn through realistic examples to recognize potential errors.

  • Quick-Reference Guide: Access a downloadable summary of the "Five Rights" and common error types.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

Enroll Today and Become an Advocate for Medication Safety!

Invest 30 minutes to build the awareness that can prevent harm. Enhance your ability to contribute to a safer medication use process and protect your patients.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376